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Scientific Name:Urtica species
Common Name(s): Laportea species, Nettle
Edible: yes
Medicinal: no
Parts Used: stem, leaf
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Description: These plants grow several feet high. They have small, inconspicuous flowers. Fine, hairlike bristles cover the stems, leafstalks, and undersides of leaves. The bristles cause a stinging sensation when they touch the skin.
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Habitat and Distribution: Nettles prefer moist areas along streams or at the margins of forests. They are found throughout North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern Europe.
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Edible Parts: Young shoots and leaves are edible. Boiling the plant for 10 to 15 minutes destroys the stinging element of the bristles. This plant is very nutritious.
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Other Uses: Mature stems have a fibrous layer that you can divide into individual fibers and use to weave string or twine.